RuCanBear Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 Hi, everyone. I need help with choice of motor for my 15.5 feet Coleman canoe (weight 80lbs). I already have 2 Energizer Marine dual purpose batteries (850 cranking power, 120 Ah). I wonder if 30 or 36 thrust Trolling motor would be enaugh to push my canoe ? Does anyone knows if those batteries have memory (sell person in Walmart could not give an answer)? Can I add charge after every use, or do I have to wait untill they discharged completely ? Does anyone knows 36 lb trust trolling motor equal how many horse power ? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 Either motor will push your canoe around just fine. You can charge deep cycle batteries over and over again. No need to drain them..........BUT.......you have dual purpose batteries. If I was you, I'd take them back and exchange for DEEP CYCLES, that's what you want for your motor. Sinker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuCanBear Posted June 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 Thank you, Sinker ! I think, I just going to buy new deep cycle battery since I'm using dual purpose also for lights in my tent trailer. Any suggestions for good deep cycle ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 In my experience, they're all good. Just keep them charged all the time, even if you only use them briefly, it doesn't hurt to charge them up. S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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